ENCORE ENTERPRISES CIO
- Music, arts and wellbeing lessons and activities to schools across Herefordshire.- Music, arts and wellbeing activities for children and young people outside of school e.g. bands, orchestras, popular music groups.- Music, arts and wellbeing activities for adults e.g. choirs and music groups.- Training/CPD for school and freelance artists.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity sustained a net expenditure deficit of £114,538 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £597,011 to £482,473. The trustees confirm that the financial position at year-end was satisfactory and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income for the year was £504,236. This is lower than the last period with total income (excluding the one-off grant from Hereford Arts in Action Ltd of £355,909) of £569,458.” — page 12
“The Trustees continue to review the charity's reserves to ensure sufficient cash is available to fund the charitable activities for a period of at least three months. A target of an additional £150,000 is also maintained in cash as a contingency should the charity ever have to cease operations.” — page 12
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/11/2024)
Trustees
- Dr Jonathan Thomas Godfrey
- PHILIP CHAPMAN
- Richard Glasspoole
- Sheila Thackwray
- THE REVD PREBENDARY CARL NORMAN HARRY ATTWOOD BA, MA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £504k | £619k |
| 31/08/2024 | £920k | £566k |
Common questions
Is ENCORE ENTERPRISES CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity sustained a net expenditure deficit of £114,538 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £597,011 to £482,473. The trustees confirm that the financial position at year-end was satisfactory and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ENCORE ENTERPRISES CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ENCORE ENTERPRISES CIO as a grant recipient include DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST, E F BULMER TRUST, HEREFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Music Therapy for young children with special educational needs |
| E F BULMER TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| E F BULMER TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| HEREFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | Richard Bulmer Fund |
| E F BULMER TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| E F BULMER TRUST | FY2023 | £4k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 20/07/2023 | £91k | Music Education Hub Funding |